Specifications

AARDVARK
AARDSYNC II
Low-Jitter Master Clock for Digital Audio
The AardSync II is the master word clock sync
generator of choice for professional recording
studios throughout the world. Not only does it
provide a common word clock source for the
digital studio, but it has become legendary in
the industry for its sonic benefits. Innovative,
proprietary digital technology ensures exceptional
jitter reduction in the critically audible region. The
resulting pure and precise audio clock signal
enables today’s 24-bit A/D & D/A converters to
operate more efficiently, improving their accuracy
and resolution. The benefits of clocking to an
AardSync II are immediate and spectacular.
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What Does it Do
The AardSync II guarantees a sample-accurate sync lock between all digital audio gear in the studio,
and will lock to video black burst if necessary. This means the audio workstation and everything
connected to it will remain in perfect synchronization from beginning to end,recording to play-
back. The AardSync II can be set to generate 44.1, 48,88.2 and 96kHz rates as well the standard
Pull-Ups and Pull-Downs to easily handle film and video transfers. Keeps perfect sync between
digital mixers,A/D/D/A converters, CD-Rs and DAWs.Compatible with digital audio gear from
Digidesign, Avid, Mackie, Sonic Solutions,Tascam,Yamaha, and more.
All digital audio equipment needs some form
of master clock to derive its timing reference
or to operate at a desired sample rate.
Because only one clock source can be the
master clock at any given time,problems can
occur when multiple digital devices are
synced or “daisy-chained”together. These
problems usually manifest themselves in
audible “clicks and pops”and a general loss
in audio fidelity and stereo imaging.
As the sole master clock for the entire digital
studio,the AardSync II solves these issues.It
also gives the A/D and D/A converters a more
accurate timing reference, causing them to
operate more efficiently,which results in
improved sonic clarity and stereo imaging.
To sync to an AardSync II, each piece of digi-
tal equipment should be connected to the
card’s BNC Word Clock, SuperClock (256),
or AES/EBU outputs.For larger studios,
additional outputs to the AardSync II can be
provided by Aardvarks Word Clock or
AES/EBU distribution amps.
◆ Low Jitter improves A/D D/A resolution!
◆ Eliminates clicks and pops
◆ Multiple Clock Outputs
◆ AES/EBU sync,WC, 2X WC & Superclock
outputs
◆ NTSC 4% & PAL .1% Sample Rates
◆ Problem Free Synchronization
◆ 2x Word Clock for 96 kHz /88.2 kHz
Optional Racks:
19˝ Mono Rack:The 2U Mono Rack is a 2 space, 19˝ rack plate/rack tray enclosure that gives your
Aardvark PC audio gear a truly professional look.The 2U Mono Rack is compatible with AardSync
II, ,Sync DA, or Aard DDA flush in the center of the 2U rack.
19˝ Dual Rack: The 2U Dual Rack will mount any two AardSync IIs, Sync DAs, or Aard DDAs side
by side in the same 2U rack.
• Increased clarity and definition for all musical
instruments and voices.
• Bass frequencies become tighter, more
focused and easier to place in the mix
• High frequency instruments sparkle and
shimmer with clarity.
• Ambience, reverb and delay effects become
easier to manage in the mix.
• Stereo imaging and separation between
instruments is vastly improved
• Digital “harshness”becomes a thing of the
past
Makes A/D Converters and Pro Tools Sound Better
When an A/D converter or Pro Tools 888/24 references the AardSync II’s ultra low-jitter clock,it
will sample the analog audio wave more accurately than when referencing to its own internal clock.
This improvement in accuracy of A/D conversion results in:
What is Word Clock?
Word clock is a square-wave signal that is transmitted via a 75 Ohm BNC connector.A square
wave alternates between high and low states, which makes it ideal as a timing reference. Because
many devices can use word clock signals as their master timing reference,it has become a
standard type of digital audio system clock.
Back panel has 4 BNC outputs, 2 AES/EBU outputs and a video input BNC.
These outputs can be configured in several configurations via internal jumpers